Research published in the journal Nature suggests that salt may have a role in the increased incidence of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. [ + ]

The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) has announced that the overall recycling rate for post-consumer packaging in Australia is 63.8% for 2012. [ + ]

After putting the Inghams business up for sale in July 2012, Bob Ingham has agreed to sell the business to TPG, a leading global private investment firm, for a reported $880 million. [ + ]

SafeWork SA is calling for applications for the 2013 Augusta Zadow scholarships that assist with workplace health and safety improvements for women in South Australia. [ + ]

In order to increase the amount of bio-based food packaging materials, the European ADCELLPACK consortium is developing a thermoplastic wood-fibre-based packaging material for trays used primarily in packages of sliced cheese. [ + ]

New data released by the AFGC shows that Australia’s drink container recycling rates are continuing to rise, with an extra 42,284 tonnes recycled in 2011-12 compared with the previous year. [ + ]

Of all the places you’d expect frozen yoghurt to be popular, South Korea would be unlikely to rate a mention. Yet the country is one of the biggest markets for frozen yoghurt, according to Dirk Pretorius. [ + ]

Woolworths subsidiary Progressive Enterprises has approved acceptance of Loscam pallets for its chilled and frozen business. [ + ]

Packaging solutions specialist tna has announced the opening of a European manufacturing hub in Birmingham in the UK. [ + ]

Millions of tons of still-edible food are thrown away each year because the ‘best before’ date has passed. Wouldn’t it be handy if the packaging could ‘test’ whether the contents are still safe to eat? [ + ]

New Zealand-based Fonterra and Dutch company A-ware Food Group have been given the green light to develop a new cheese and dairy ingredients plant in the Netherlands. [ + ]

Specialty biomedical company Pamlab has signed an agreement to sell its business to Nestlé Health Science for an undisclosed amount. Pamlab’s products include Metanx, CerefolinNAC and Deplin. [ + ]

Brisbane-based PAC Solutions has been welcomed as a new member company to the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA). [ + ]

Ink expert hubergroup and pigment specialist Heubach have joined forces in a strategic partnership for water-based inks. [ + ]

Tetra Pak has entered into an agreement with Foodbank to supply long life milk to people in need. [ + ]